Nokia X2 Dual SIM vs Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2 (GT-S7582)

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Nokia X2 Dual SIM and the Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2 (GT-S7582), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Head to head

Nokia X2 Dual SIMSamsung Galaxy S Duos 2 (GT-S7582)
Price$7,309$49
Our rating5/103/10
Battery1,800 mAh1,500 mAh
RAM (max)1 GB—
Storage (max)32 GB64 GB
Screen size4.3 in4 in
Main camera5 MP5 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)150 g118 g
ReleasedJul 2014Dec 2013
Summary: Nokia X2 Dual SIM is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size. Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2 (GT-S7582) is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Nokia X2 Dual SIM is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2 (GT-S7582) is the cheaper option.

Display

Nokia X2 Dual SIMSamsung Galaxy S Duos 2 (GT-S7582)
TypeIPS LCD, ClearBlackTFT
Size4.3 inches4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~59.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution480 x 800 pixels480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
ProtectionScratch-resistant glassCorning Gorilla Glass 2
Pixel Density~217 ppi—

Platform

Nokia X2 Dual SIMSamsung Galaxy S Duos 2 (GT-S7582)
OSNokia X platform 2.0 (based on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean)Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon 200Broadcom BCM21664T (or BCM 28145/28155)
CPUDual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7Dual-core 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A9
GPUAdreno 302Broadcom VideoCore IV HW

Memory

Nokia X2 Dual SIMSamsung Galaxy S Duos 2 (GT-S7582)
Card slotmicroSDHC, up to 32 GBmicroSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB
Internal4GB 1GB RAM4GB
RAM—768MB

Main Camera

Nokia X2 Dual SIMSamsung Galaxy S Duos 2 (GT-S7582)
Single5 MP, AF, f/2.45 MP, AF
FeaturesLED flashLED flash, Geo-tagging
Video720p@30fps720p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Nokia X2 Dual SIMSamsung Galaxy S Duos 2 (GT-S7582)
Single0.3 MP (VGA)0.3 MP (VGA)

Battery

Nokia X2 Dual SIMSamsung Galaxy S Duos 2 (GT-S7582)
TypeRemovable Li-Ion 1800 mAhRemovable Li-Ion
Stand-byUp to 23 days (2G) / Up to 10 days (3G)—
Talk timeUp to 10 h (2G) / Up to 13 h (3G)—
Capacity—1500 mAh

Body

Nokia X2 Dual SIMSamsung Galaxy S Duos 2 (GT-S7582)
Dimensions121.7 x 68.3 x 11.1 mm121.5 x 63.1 x 10.5 mm (4.78 x 2.48 x 0.41 inches)
Weight150 g118 g (4.16 oz)
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)

Comms

Nokia X2 Dual SIMSamsung Galaxy S Duos 2 (GT-S7582)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/nWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP4.0, A2DP
GPSYes, with A-GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
RadioFM radioStereo FM radio with RDS
USBmicroUSB 2.0microUSB 2.0

Launch

Nokia X2 Dual SIMSamsung Galaxy S Duos 2 (GT-S7582)
AnnouncedJune 2014November 2013
StatusAvailable. Released July 2014Released December 2013

Frequently asked questions

Which has the better battery, Nokia X2 Dual SIM or Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2 (GT-S7582)?

Nokia X2 Dual SIM — 1,800 mAh for the Nokia X2 Dual SIM versus 1,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2 (GT-S7582).

Which is lighter, Nokia X2 Dual SIM or Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2 (GT-S7582)?

Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2 (GT-S7582) — 150 g for the Nokia X2 Dual SIM versus 118 g for the Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2 (GT-S7582).

Which is newer, Nokia X2 Dual SIM or Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2 (GT-S7582)?

Nokia X2 Dual SIM — Jul 2014 for the Nokia X2 Dual SIM versus Dec 2013 for the Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2 (GT-S7582).

Is the Nokia X2 Dual SIM or the Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2 (GT-S7582) rated higher?

We rate the Nokia X2 Dual SIM 5/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2 (GT-S7582) 3/10.

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